Lisa Marie Barnes, at 50

Lisa Marie Barnes passed away at home in the early hours of January 19, 2024. She was 50 years old.

Ms. Barnes was among the most kind, compassionate, and empathetic of people. Constantly helping those around her, Ms. Barnes would give out her last dollar so that someone wouldn’t be hungry, give up her own bed to those who would otherwise be homeless, and always allowed others to confide in her.

Ms. Barnes was first and foremost the proud mother of three children. Sean, Ryan, and Molly were her entire world and her main motivation. She constantly spoke of how proud she was of her kids, and the young, successful adults they were turning into; she more recently welcomed her first and only grandchild, Flora. Since her birth in June of 2022, you couldn’t have a conversation with Ms. Barnes without her mentioning “her baby.” Flora will forever be reminded of her “Mimi” and how much she cherished her.

As a child, Ms. Barnes was the youngest of 14. On her wedding day, she was given her mother’s wedding ring to wear for her ceremony. Chaos struck when she realized the ring was no longer on her finger. After hours of searching, it was only when the cake was served that they found the ring resting on top, in the frosting – an ode to the humorous and scattered personality she was well known for. Lisa was the bravest woman her children ever knew. She hurdled many challenges, overcame anything that came her way, and always found positive lessons in life’s teachings.

Ms. Barnes is survived by her three children: Sean, Ryan, and Molly, her granddaughter Flora, 13 brothers and sisters, and countless nieces and nephews. Following Ms. Barnes’s cremation, her children will host a celebration of life in her memory at a later date.